Quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you shouldn't -- it just keeps you from enjoying it.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals from New England may possess a strong sense of morality and ethics that prevent them from engaging in actions that they consider to be wrong or immoral. However, it implies that this conscience does not necessarily stop them from committing such acts, but rather inhibits their ability to derive any pleasure or enjoyment from them. In other words, even if they may be compelled to do something questionable, their conscience serves as a constant reminder of the discrepancy between their actions and their personal values.

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Enjoyment

By Isaac Bashevis Singer

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